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. >> i think both california and pennsylvania are great opportunities for us. governor brown is doing an extraordinary job. he is making tough fiscal decisions. i was impressed that he was able to win the referendum that gave voters the choice you either pay higher income taxes for the wealthy or you continue to cut school budget and opportunities to create a work force that is strange for 21st century jobs. he won that referendum. california voters voted for higher taxes on the wealthy. he does intend to work again. i was honored that he nominated me last week to leave the chair of the democratic governors association. we expect him to win when he runs. in pennsylvania, another example of a tea party gov. hugh is not getting results. -- who is not getting results. there are lots of very excited democrat who are not admitting they are running get. we will have an active field of candidates to challenge an incumbent in pennsylvania who has not created jobs and is therefore not very popular. >> let me ask you about the administration appeared this week he said we
. >> i think both california and pennsylvania are great opportunities for us. governor brown is doing an extraordinary job. he is making tough fiscal decisions. i was impressed that he was able to win the referendum that gave voters the choice you either pay higher income taxes for the wealthy or you continue to cut school budget and opportunities to create a work force that is strange for 21st century jobs. he won that referendum. california voters voted for higher taxes on the wealthy....
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obviously the governor in california is doing a great job in california. he is making tough decisions i was impressed that he was able to win the referendum that that gave californians a choice that you can pay higher income tax to the yelt or you continue to slash educational -- he won that referendum. california voters voted for higher income tax on the wealthy in order to have an educated work force. that is huge. he does intend to run again. he's doing an extraordinary job out there. i was honored that he momed me to be a chair. we expect him to run and we expect him to win when he does run. we're excited about that race. in pennsylvania, another example of a tea party governor who isn't getting results. now, as you know the pennsylvania society met this weekend there is a lot of very excited democrats that aren't admitting they are running yet but we're going to have an active field of democrats to challenge a republican in pennsylvania who is not creating jobs and therefore, not very popular. >> let me ask you about the administration, this week you
obviously the governor in california is doing a great job in california. he is making tough decisions i was impressed that he was able to win the referendum that that gave californians a choice that you can pay higher income tax to the yelt or you continue to slash educational -- he won that referendum. california voters voted for higher income tax on the wealthy in order to have an educated work force. that is huge. he does intend to run again. he's doing an extraordinary job out there. i was...
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you sued -- the suit against california was disbanded. you're still going forward with another one -- >> yeah. >> and your hope is, you want a plan from these governments to have -- >> yeah. >> the courts force them to do something. >> yeah. it looks promising in a couple of states and i can't -- i don't really know the details but that's what a legal scholar has told me and the -- julia olson who's the head of the -- >> our children's trust. >> our children's trust. the federal court -- the federal case, unfortunately, the judge in the district of columbia, who we thought was -- would be favorable, ruled against it saying that it should first go to epa, that epa has responsibility, not the courts. and our children's trust is appealing that decision. it -- and there's also -- just -- back from the netherlands where i went to help launch a case against the dutch government. they're amazing. i mean they're at sea -- basically at sea level, and yet, they are burning coal. and they are -- most recent government there is pretty much in denial
you sued -- the suit against california was disbanded. you're still going forward with another one -- >> yeah. >> and your hope is, you want a plan from these governments to have -- >> yeah. >> the courts force them to do something. >> yeah. it looks promising in a couple of states and i can't -- i don't really know the details but that's what a legal scholar has told me and the -- julia olson who's the head of the -- >> our children's trust. >> our...
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[applause] >> ladies and gentlemen, the representative from the 43rd district of california, joe baca. [applause] >> mr. speaker, leader pelosi, senator mcconnell, senator reid, i would like to thank the speaker who allowed us to have this event, and speaker pelosi. between the both of you, we had bipartisan working together. thank you very much. i am very proud to be here. we are here today to recognize a legend. a legend, a giant amongst golfers throughout the world. arnold palmer's golf record is one history will ever remember, and all of us can go back and look. he has set an example for many individuals who aspire to become doctors or professional golfers, because it was not just about winning the golf tournament. it was also about giving back to our communities. and, arnold, not only is applauded come up at caring individual for is family. he set an example for many individuals who want to get into the game of golf, who want to be role models. he is my champion. he is my role model. not just because he won the u.s. amateur in 1954 and not just because he won a total of 92 profes
[applause] >> ladies and gentlemen, the representative from the 43rd district of california, joe baca. [applause] >> mr. speaker, leader pelosi, senator mcconnell, senator reid, i would like to thank the speaker who allowed us to have this event, and speaker pelosi. between the both of you, we had bipartisan working together. thank you very much. i am very proud to be here. we are here today to recognize a legend. a legend, a giant amongst golfers throughout the world. arnold...
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[applause] that let's talk about california system. it's a law signed by governor schwarzenegger ab 32. cap-and-trade is 20% of that system. it gets most of the political attention and oomph and you're a critic of cap-and-trade because -- >> because it's not -- it's half assed. [laughter]. it's going -- >> because they gave away too many free allowances to polluters? >> you know, so there was this waxman-markey bill, 3,000 pages long. the lobbyists controled that so that it had giveaways to utilities, to fossil fuel industry and it brings big banks into it. why do you want big banks in this problem? why should they be making money? every cent that they make is coming out of the public's hide and they add absolutely nothing. what you want is a system which is very simple, and it makes clear. you know, there's this -- people will see in the marketplace that's something that is using fossil fuels is gonna cost more because of that carbon price, and so they will make their decisions based on that, and there's no money going to banks at all
[applause] that let's talk about california system. it's a law signed by governor schwarzenegger ab 32. cap-and-trade is 20% of that system. it gets most of the political attention and oomph and you're a critic of cap-and-trade because -- >> because it's not -- it's half assed. [laughter]. it's going -- >> because they gave away too many free allowances to polluters? >> you know, so there was this waxman-markey bill, 3,000 pages long. the lobbyists controled that so that it...
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issa from california, two minutes. before i do, let me just say over the past decade, medicaid spending increased by 150%. over the next decade, it's projected to increase by over 225%. and in an effort to slow that increase is called a cut. that's our problem. with that i'd like to yield to mr. issa. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from california. mr. issa: thank you, mr. chairman. thank you, mr. speaker. shame on this body. we have a $10 trillion hole in the difference between our spending and our revenue. and we can't find a way to compromise? the gentleman from maryland said it didn't receive a single democratic vote. this is the most humble and minimal proposal i could imagine. the tcharme of the budget committee himself would recognize we're not getting close to a balanced budget with this. we are simply making a down payment on it. my committee marked up one of the largest portions of these improvements which aligns the federal work force's compensation, including members of congress and their staffs, wi
issa from california, two minutes. before i do, let me just say over the past decade, medicaid spending increased by 150%. over the next decade, it's projected to increase by over 225%. and in an effort to slow that increase is called a cut. that's our problem. with that i'd like to yield to mr. issa. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from california. mr. issa: thank you, mr. chairman. thank you, mr. speaker. shame on this body. we have a $10 trillion hole in the difference between our...
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california is on the list. it is a large state. the estimate was that something like 200,000 jobs would be lost. 200,000 jobs in california is a lot. take a state like in hampshire. the number was something like 60,000 jobs. you have to look at the proportionality and that is something that has been missed. host: we are talking with juana summers. she is a reporter with politico. if you want to get involved in the conversation, give us a call. the number is 202-585-3881 for republicans. you can still send us an e-mail. our first phone call comes from walter in indiana. caller: thank you for taking my call. i appreciate it. sequestration will be the best thing to happen to this country since you have the democrats and the republicans saying, i do not want to cut programs. neither side will come to the metal. it is like the doctor forcing you to get the -- new side will come to the middle. it is not about raising taxes. it is about squandering trillions and trillions of dollars. we are broke. it will be the best thing to foresee this
california is on the list. it is a large state. the estimate was that something like 200,000 jobs would be lost. 200,000 jobs in california is a lot. take a state like in hampshire. the number was something like 60,000 jobs. you have to look at the proportionality and that is something that has been missed. host: we are talking with juana summers. she is a reporter with politico. if you want to get involved in the conversation, give us a call. the number is 202-585-3881 for republicans. you can...
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california is struggling. but by god, they ought to balance their budgets -- but by loughner -- but by law, they have to balance their budgets. making them insolvent would not take the state of play. host: mets looked the electoral college scouts. -- khost. thomas is our last caller for james thurber. he's on the democrat's line prepared -- line. host: -- caller: door guesstimate the, the of these things golan -- your guest made the comment about these things go on and people get over them. i do not think people get over them. part of what is going on now is that people did not get over what happened in 2000. i am one of the people that things that majority should rule and basically, to leave it in the hands of the supreme court is wrong. it is a pick court. somebody picked those be " better on that court. -- those people that are on the court. it is a weak system. it is not fair. host: thomas, what would you do to make it more fair? how would you change it? caller: i would go back to, like i say, the constitu
california is struggling. but by god, they ought to balance their budgets -- but by loughner -- but by law, they have to balance their budgets. making them insolvent would not take the state of play. host: mets looked the electoral college scouts. -- khost. thomas is our last caller for james thurber. he's on the democrat's line prepared -- line. host: -- caller: door guesstimate the, the of these things golan -- your guest made the comment about these things go on and people get over them. i...
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california is on the list. it is a large state. the estimate was that something like 200,000 jobs would be lost. 200,000 jobs in california is a lot. take a state like in hampshire. the number was something like 60,000 jobs. you have to look at the proportionality and that is something that has been missed. host: we are talking with juana summers. she is a reporter with politic o. if you want to get involved in the conversation, give us a call. the number is 202-585-3881 for republicans. you can still send us an e-mail. our first phone call comes from walter in indiana. caller: thank you for taking my call. i appreciate it. sequestration will be the best thing to happen to this country since you have the democrats and the republicans saying, i do not want to cut programs. neither side will come to the metal. it is like the doctor forcing you to get the -- new side will come to the middle. it is not about raising taxes. it is about squandering trillions and trillions of dollars. we are broke. it will be the best thing to foresee thi
california is on the list. it is a large state. the estimate was that something like 200,000 jobs would be lost. 200,000 jobs in california is a lot. take a state like in hampshire. the number was something like 60,000 jobs. you have to look at the proportionality and that is something that has been missed. host: we are talking with juana summers. she is a reporter with politic o. if you want to get involved in the conversation, give us a call. the number is 202-585-3881 for republicans. you...
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host: good morning in california. caller: good morning. i drew early social security, smite medicare cake and -- once my medicare kicked in. they want $600 a month. is obamacare going to do anything to help me with that? figure.'m curious about i first thought is that that is a high amount, especially if you're living on $771 a month. get some help with the medicaid, asked about the. that would expand medicaid to individuals making up to 138% of poverty. that is an expansion to get more people covered. i am curious about this figure. show them this is the amount of money you're making. i am concerned about that. host: to go back to the op-ed in "the washington times." is that a point of contention by anybody? guest: everything in medicare is a point of contention. people were not expected to live as long as they do. the amount of new technology and the amount of costs that it remains there and is driving up expenditures. people who agree with that would framed that way. many democrats would say this is an important safety net for people. l
host: good morning in california. caller: good morning. i drew early social security, smite medicare cake and -- once my medicare kicked in. they want $600 a month. is obamacare going to do anything to help me with that? figure.'m curious about i first thought is that that is a high amount, especially if you're living on $771 a month. get some help with the medicaid, asked about the. that would expand medicaid to individuals making up to 138% of poverty. that is an expansion to get more people...
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win california decides what happens, it goes to the rest -- when california decides what happens, it goes to the rest of the nation. assault weapons are too dangerous and they are not the right thing we should do. from northlene carolina, good morning. caller: good morning. i am 64. i went to go get my permits so i could purchase a firearm about a month ago. my friend started a gun making business. i wanted to support him and his family so i purchased one. a woman needs protection when she has nobody around to help. i decided because of my granddaughter that i would get a permit and help her get hers. purchase ouro weapons from my friend who is going to help us decide what to use. i am also disabled and i own a business. i feel more comfortable that i have some way to protect myself because i cannot run. the other thing i wanted to say was that this always seems to be happening with the men. it seems like the government is easing up on taking control of defendople so they can't themselves in case of a crooked government. i know there is a lot to worry about but that is what i worry a
win california decides what happens, it goes to the rest -- when california decides what happens, it goes to the rest of the nation. assault weapons are too dangerous and they are not the right thing we should do. from northlene carolina, good morning. caller: good morning. i am 64. i went to go get my permits so i could purchase a firearm about a month ago. my friend started a gun making business. i wanted to support him and his family so i purchased one. a woman needs protection when she has...
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caller: i am in the rental business in california. i hear california is very big on welfare and section 8. i see there are so many programs where somebody gets to stay home and the government will pay a three-bedroom rent and they only pay $14 a month. they stay home for 10 years, 15 years, or whatever simply because they have children. being in the military, a lot of my friends, the parents work. but these people are not in the military and they get medical, they get food stamps, they get wic. there's never a change in the programs to motivate people to go to work. host: what would you like to see done? caller: i would like to see that the welfare and section 8 programs and these programs out there, that they tell the people you go to work and we will subsidize -- we will give you a small check to help you support your little family. a lot of these people on these programs are not married. they are single parents. my friends in the military are single parents and they are working. the mother or the father works and they are raising t
caller: i am in the rental business in california. i hear california is very big on welfare and section 8. i see there are so many programs where somebody gets to stay home and the government will pay a three-bedroom rent and they only pay $14 a month. they stay home for 10 years, 15 years, or whatever simply because they have children. being in the military, a lot of my friends, the parents work. but these people are not in the military and they get medical, they get food stamps, they get wic....
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not everyone knows that he has roots in california. he's an alumnus of westmont college and he's someone who cannot be replaced and will not be replaced because he has this amazing skill on the house floor to ensure that things go smoothly. now, things don't always go smoothly on the house floor and you'll notice that when they're not going smoothly, the reason is that jay pearson is not always at hand. and i will say that this institution is a greater place for his incredible service, he's been a great friend to so many of us and as he heads into retirement, recognizing that many of our colleagues want to speak, i just want to wish jay well and congratulate him on his great service and i know that we're going to continue to hear and see great things that will come from this very, very patriotic american and committed public servant. i thank my friend for yielding. mr. woodall: i thank the chairman. i'd like to yield to the minority leader, the gentleman from maryland, mr. hoyer. mr. hoyer: i thank the gentleman for his observations to
not everyone knows that he has roots in california. he's an alumnus of westmont college and he's someone who cannot be replaced and will not be replaced because he has this amazing skill on the house floor to ensure that things go smoothly. now, things don't always go smoothly on the house floor and you'll notice that when they're not going smoothly, the reason is that jay pearson is not always at hand. and i will say that this institution is a greater place for his incredible service, he's...
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not california. >> california is deep blue. >> not california. no, no. not california, not in new york. that's right, but we were extremely competitive. i don't think latinos have forgotten about that. i think latinos understand that ronald reagan was the last one to pass immigration reform. they understand that george w. bush worked very hard for immigration reform and i think what we allow ourselves is for a small group within the gop to hijack this issue and become the vocal voice on immigration. the problem with republicans is the majority remained silent, remained silent. can we take over? absolutely, but i don't think latinos are going to keep this in their mind. if they have a republican candidate who's good on immigration, who can make a populous case for why limited government and a free economy is better for latinos, they will support the republican candidate, no problem. >> good. dan, so now -- and take us back also -- >> yes. >> say what you're going to say, but then take us back to your millennial voter question, because i think that's reall
not california. >> california is deep blue. >> not california. no, no. not california, not in new york. that's right, but we were extremely competitive. i don't think latinos have forgotten about that. i think latinos understand that ronald reagan was the last one to pass immigration reform. they understand that george w. bush worked very hard for immigration reform and i think what we allow ourselves is for a small group within the gop to hijack this issue and become the vocal...
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the gentleman from california. mr. denham: mr. speaker, i ask unanimous consent that all members may have five legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous material on h.r. 6166. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, so ordered. the speaker pro tempore: for what purpose does the gentleman from washington state seek recognition? mr. hastings: i move to pass the bill. the clerk: senate 9 a 25, a -- an act to mount andrea lawrence. the speaker pro tempore: the chair recognizes the gentleman from washington. mr. hastings: mr. speaker, i ask unanimous consent that all members may have five legislative days to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous material on the bill under consideration. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, so ordered. mr. hastings: i yield myself as much time as i may consume. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from washington is recognized. mr. hastings: thank you, mr. speaker. mr. speaker, s. 25 will designate -- s. 925 will designate an unname
the gentleman from california. mr. denham: mr. speaker, i ask unanimous consent that all members may have five legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous material on h.r. 6166. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, so ordered. the speaker pro tempore: for what purpose does the gentleman from washington state seek recognition? mr. hastings: i move to pass the bill. the clerk: senate 9 a 25, a -- an act to mount andrea lawrence. the speaker pro...
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bilbray of california for today and mr. marino of pennsylvania for tuesday, december 4, and for today. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, the requests are granted. under the speaker's announced policy of january 5, 2011, the gentleman from georgia, mr. woodall, is recognized for 60 minutes as the designee of the majority leader. mr. woodall: thank you, mr. speaker. i appreciate the hour. i appreciate your being here with us this afternoon. it seems like just yesterday to me that you and i showed up here on capitol hill. it was that giant freshmen class of 2010 and, golly, we came to do something. i remember back in freshmen orientation, folks hadn't even been sworn in yet, they were already trying to get focused on what the first votes in january of 2011 would be about and the constant noise in the room was about, how do we make a difference? how do we make it matter? this was a freshmen class full of people who didn't come because they wanted a business card that says congressman. they didn't come because this was
bilbray of california for today and mr. marino of pennsylvania for tuesday, december 4, and for today. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, the requests are granted. under the speaker's announced policy of january 5, 2011, the gentleman from georgia, mr. woodall, is recognized for 60 minutes as the designee of the majority leader. mr. woodall: thank you, mr. speaker. i appreciate the hour. i appreciate your being here with us this afternoon. it seems like just yesterday to me that you...
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the gentleman from california. mr. waxman: i'm pleased at this time to yield to the gentleman from vermont, who is going to be joining again the energy and commerce committee to my great delight, three minutes. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from vermont is recognized for three minutes. mr. welch: i thank the gentleman from california. i look forward to returning to the committee and working with my colleagues on the other side of the aisle as well. i'm very pleased to be here supporting this legislation. energy efficiency makes sense. we have brutal arguments here about climate change, about what's the right fuel source. they are dividing us. but the fact is whether you believe in climate change or not, even under the bill that was passed a session ago, we could have met 1/3 of our climate reduction carbon emissions goals through efficiency. there is an enormous potential in efficiency to make this economy better, to create local jobs, to save people money. this legislation starts down that road. it's very goo
the gentleman from california. mr. waxman: i'm pleased at this time to yield to the gentleman from vermont, who is going to be joining again the energy and commerce committee to my great delight, three minutes. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from vermont is recognized for three minutes. mr. welch: i thank the gentleman from california. i look forward to returning to the committee and working with my colleagues on the other side of the aisle as well. i'm very pleased to be here...
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brenda in california, independent. caller: hello. i do believe the minimum wage will raise prices for consumers. there are few things that our government could do. we could recent amendments 4. we could rescind the work orders that put a lot of people out of work. we should deport illegals. and we have a majority of minimum-wage workers now and we keep bringing them in. it's not conducive to getting anywhere in this country. host: here is the minimum wage in california. mike in houston, republican. caller: good morning. i oppose raising the minimum wage. it's an artificial boundary. it does not represent a person's skills that. if a person is 17 and has no skills, why what they earn more than their producer? are the employers compelled to pay them $8 or $7 an hour and if they have no skills? that's why you have a higher unemployment rate among kids. when i was an intern in d.c., they did not pay me, but internship provide an opportunity to develop your skills, to find out what you like, to find out how you treat customers, and to fin
brenda in california, independent. caller: hello. i do believe the minimum wage will raise prices for consumers. there are few things that our government could do. we could recent amendments 4. we could rescind the work orders that put a lot of people out of work. we should deport illegals. and we have a majority of minimum-wage workers now and we keep bringing them in. it's not conducive to getting anywhere in this country. host: here is the minimum wage in california. mike in houston,...
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immigrants and the kind of zestfulness they add to a community like those in northern virginia or southern california or texas where i spent most of my adult life. so i'm not sure it's true that everybody has a negative attachment to immigration. but on the other hand, i think the political controversy about immigration much about undocumented immigrants has led people to a negative cast to immigration. i can tell you that the united states as well as europe and many other countries including eventually china because of our current demographic situation, we will turn to immigration increasingly because our ter tilt is approaching below replacement level so immigration will be a necessity. the chinese are thinking about the fact their one child policy is going to lead to them having a much older population soon with fewer children. so immigration becomes another way they can continue the economic vitality of their country. so to me immigration and vitality are closely linked. i think that's true for many business people in the united states and the university. not too sure about the politicians. >> i
immigrants and the kind of zestfulness they add to a community like those in northern virginia or southern california or texas where i spent most of my adult life. so i'm not sure it's true that everybody has a negative attachment to immigration. but on the other hand, i think the political controversy about immigration much about undocumented immigrants has led people to a negative cast to immigration. i can tell you that the united states as well as europe and many other countries including...
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eisa from california. two minutes -- before i do, let me just say, over the past decade, medicaid spending increased by over 150%. over the next decade, is projected to increase over 225%. in an effort to slow the increase, that is called a cut? that is our problem. >> thank you, mr. chairman, mr. speaker. shame on this body. we have a $10 trillion whole in the difference between our spending and our revenue. we cannot find a way to compromise? the gentleman from maryland said that it did not receive a single democratic vote. this is the most humble and minimal proposal i could imagine. the chairman of the budget committee himself would recognize that we're not getting close to balanced budget by this. this is a down payment. my committee marked up one of the largest portions of these improvements which aligns the federal workforce as ompensation -- workforce's compensation to with the rest of hard-working americans. yet we cannot get a single democratic vote. i say to the democrats, shame on you for not m
eisa from california. two minutes -- before i do, let me just say, over the past decade, medicaid spending increased by over 150%. over the next decade, is projected to increase over 225%. in an effort to slow the increase, that is called a cut? that is our problem. >> thank you, mr. chairman, mr. speaker. shame on this body. we have a $10 trillion whole in the difference between our spending and our revenue. we cannot find a way to compromise? the gentleman from maryland said that it did...
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study of asd in the country and it involves sites in georgia, north carolina, massachusetts, iowa, california and pennsylvania. cdc works to find factors that put children at risk, including genetics, environmental, maternal health and behavioral factors with special emphasis on the interaction between environment and genetic factors. we are an active member in the coordinating committee and we provide that epidemiologic perspective. our activities are key components of that plan. asd is an important and immediate public health concern. more children than ever are being identified and families and communities are struggling with the financial burden. we know it is frustrating to have more questions than answers. and we share that frustration and are committed to improving our understanding of what is putting our children at risk. cdc will continue to document the burden of asd in states through our adam network, develop resources and help states improve early dedication throughout our learning science early first program. thank you for the opportunity to provide this testimony and i would be
study of asd in the country and it involves sites in georgia, north carolina, massachusetts, iowa, california and pennsylvania. cdc works to find factors that put children at risk, including genetics, environmental, maternal health and behavioral factors with special emphasis on the interaction between environment and genetic factors. we are an active member in the coordinating committee and we provide that epidemiologic perspective. our activities are key components of that plan. asd is an...
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the gentleman from california had it right. everybody on this floor thinks they're jay's best friend. everybody on this floor feels that personal relationship and personal bond yet everyone who has come to this floor tonight has taught me something new about jay that i did not know. when i first got to this chamber, mr. speaker, two years ago, i was a little nervous. it's an intimidating job, to walk out on the house floor for the very first time, and my mentor and friend, former congressman john linder, came to me and he said, rob, if you get worried, if you get into trouble, don't worry, jay will be there. and i think about how in one way or another, over 34 years, how many young, frightened, yet enthusiastic public servants have been comforted with those words, don't worry, if you get into trouble jay pearson will be there. this new incoming freshmen class is going to miss those comforting words and this incoming freshmen class, along with 435 of the rest of us, are going to miss jay pearson. i want to thank dr. pearson, mr.
the gentleman from california had it right. everybody on this floor thinks they're jay's best friend. everybody on this floor feels that personal relationship and personal bond yet everyone who has come to this floor tonight has taught me something new about jay that i did not know. when i first got to this chamber, mr. speaker, two years ago, i was a little nervous. it's an intimidating job, to walk out on the house floor for the very first time, and my mentor and friend, former congressman...
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in california there are 55 electoral college votes. you could have a bunch of districts that are very states and even after of the redistricting in california -- it does not make any difference. if a presidential candidate wins by one vote, would take all, he gets all 53 congressional districts and two senate seats. host: did you hear any more or less talk this year leading up to the election of changing the electoral college or perhaps doing away with it altogether? guest: there is always discussion, especially among those and academia and media, let's see if we can do away with it. it would take a constitutional amendment. it has not gone anywhere. it got to the floor of the house and senate a couple of times and it is it. the realist are saying let us let the states change it through the national popular vote, interested compaq for proportional representation. i see the future of this as the compact. before the election there was discussion about more stage joining that we could have a popular vote. host: alexandria, virginia, close
in california there are 55 electoral college votes. you could have a bunch of districts that are very states and even after of the redistricting in california -- it does not make any difference. if a presidential candidate wins by one vote, would take all, he gets all 53 congressional districts and two senate seats. host: did you hear any more or less talk this year leading up to the election of changing the electoral college or perhaps doing away with it altogether? guest: there is always...
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i remember the old howard jarvis tax revolution in california and things like that. you had a whole sequence of radical conservatives also the beginnings of the religious right in the south. this was not a traditional conservatism. >> april of 2003, wealth and democracy, political history of american rich. >> that was more the politics of rich and poor but with a whole lot of detail. at that time you were really seeing what had been an early stage buildup. it was now a major buildup. it went on to be what we finally saw break apart in 2008. >> we talked about richard nixon. before him, what did you think of lyndon johnson and what is his legacy? >> i was never a fan of lyndon johnson. i don't think his legacy is terrific. he was obviously a very capable man. in a number of ways, he was like nixon. he was suspicious of everybody. he is not going to be remembered as what he would like to be remembered as. obviously, he was capable in doing something, as nixon did some things. -they'rethink johnson - not going to put up a statue of lyndon johnson next to washington. " t
i remember the old howard jarvis tax revolution in california and things like that. you had a whole sequence of radical conservatives also the beginnings of the religious right in the south. this was not a traditional conservatism. >> april of 2003, wealth and democracy, political history of american rich. >> that was more the politics of rich and poor but with a whole lot of detail. at that time you were really seeing what had been an early stage buildup. it was now a major...
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they're moving out of california because they're getting taxed. keep in mind that this is ridiculous, and i think the president has put us in a terrible situation. host: he should get your television tend because pedro is a much better looking individual that i am. guest: i think it is important to draw a distinction between what the current debate is all about, which is what changes are policy makers going to make for next year. the debates right now is a very short term debate about tax and spending policies over the very short-term. that debate is not going to be the final debate. there is still plenty of issues that we are going to need to deal with with the more medium and longer-term structural issues with our tax and spending policies. that is really a much larger debate. it certainly is true that taxing the rich or really any one solution is not going to be sufficient to solve the entire problem. it is going to take several or many different pieces to fix the larger issue. host: next up is wesley on the line for democrats. caller: how are
they're moving out of california because they're getting taxed. keep in mind that this is ridiculous, and i think the president has put us in a terrible situation. host: he should get your television tend because pedro is a much better looking individual that i am. guest: i think it is important to draw a distinction between what the current debate is all about, which is what changes are policy makers going to make for next year. the debates right now is a very short term debate about tax and...
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speaker, i thank the gentleman from california, mr. schiff, for sponsoring this commonsense, bipartisan legislation. h.r. 6014, the katie sepich enhanced d.n.a. collection act, allingt rises incentive grants to states that implement programs to collect d.n.a. samples from felony arrestees. d.n.a. arrestee programs provide an important law enforcement tool to identify the perpetrators of open and unsolved cases. d.n.a. arrestee programs can also prevent crimes by linking career criminals to crimes and locking them up before they have the chance to strike again. by collecting d.n.a. samples from arrestees and uploading them into the national d.n.a. databases, states can empower police and prosecutors to not only solve cold cases but also to apprehend violent criminals before most innocent people are victimized or precious lives are lost. similar legislation passed the house last congress by an overwhelming bipartisan vote of 357-32. h.r. 6014 adds a new purpose area to the d.n.a. analysis backlog elimination act to fund state d.n.a. arre
speaker, i thank the gentleman from california, mr. schiff, for sponsoring this commonsense, bipartisan legislation. h.r. 6014, the katie sepich enhanced d.n.a. collection act, allingt rises incentive grants to states that implement programs to collect d.n.a. samples from felony arrestees. d.n.a. arrestee programs provide an important law enforcement tool to identify the perpetrators of open and unsolved cases. d.n.a. arrestee programs can also prevent crimes by linking career criminals to...
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for what purpose does the gentlewoman from california rise? without objection. ms. chu: 20 children ages 6 and 7 went to school last friday to learn, to play, to take their first steps into this world. what happened to them and six brave teachers determined to protect them is horrific and unmanageable. our hearts break for -- unimaginable. our hearts break for their families, friends and loved ones. what has been taken from them cannot be taken back. the tragedy at sandy hook happened because we turned a blind eye to the carnage our lax gun laws bring us. it's time to change those laws before another school, mall or movie theater is turned into a crime scene. we must ban assault weapons, we must ban extended ammunition clips that shoot 30 bullets at a time. we must demand that everyone, everywhere receives a thorough background check if they want to own a gun. it's time to reclaim our security and it starts by making changes to the law. the speaker pro tempore: the gentlewoman's time has expired. for what purpose does the gentleman from colora
for what purpose does the gentlewoman from california rise? without objection. ms. chu: 20 children ages 6 and 7 went to school last friday to learn, to play, to take their first steps into this world. what happened to them and six brave teachers determined to protect them is horrific and unmanageable. our hearts break for -- unimaginable. our hearts break for their families, friends and loved ones. what has been taken from them cannot be taken back. the tragedy at sandy hook happened because...
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dre, compton, california, republican, california. good morning. guest: i think like your record should cause the federal government to step in whether you like it or not. if you're getting in trouble, if you have a record of anger, if you have a record of social vines, i think that's when the -- violence, i think that's when the government should step in. if you're not in jail and you need help and the federal government, if you're going to be walking around as a free citizen on the streets of our country and you have a record of violence or anger or mental problems and no one else seems to help you, then the federal government should i believe that 100% because you'll have a track record of incidents. host: ok. caller: which is what you saw on the tape right there. look at steve winn, a gentleman defamed him and said that he was going to kill this person. steve winn was going to kill this person. now steve francis, please, drugs kill people. host: all right. dre, this is the "washington journal." she writes -- host: carol in minneapolis, minnesot
dre, compton, california, republican, california. good morning. guest: i think like your record should cause the federal government to step in whether you like it or not. if you're getting in trouble, if you have a record of anger, if you have a record of social vines, i think that's when the -- violence, i think that's when the government should step in. if you're not in jail and you need help and the federal government, if you're going to be walking around as a free citizen on the streets of...
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the chair recognizes the gentlewoman from california, ms. lee, for five minutes. ms. lee: i ask unanimous consent to address the house for five minutes. the speaker pro tempore: without objection. ms. lee: i grieve with the entire newtown communities and those who lost loved ones last friday. we mourn the 26, 26 innocent lives, including those 20 children who have been lost in this unimaginable tragedy. let me also just acknowledge the quick action of the brave law enforcement and first responders who prevented additional loss of life. words cannot express my deep sorrow. but as a mother and as a grandmother, i join the country in my district in extending my condolences to every family and the entire community touched by this unspeakable tragedy. this must stop. as president obama said, we cannot accept that this violence visits children year after year is somehow the price of freedom. no more excuses, madam speaker. no more kicking the can down the road. not one more innocent life, not one more in chicago, not one more in oakland, not one more in any town in any city
the chair recognizes the gentlewoman from california, ms. lee, for five minutes. ms. lee: i ask unanimous consent to address the house for five minutes. the speaker pro tempore: without objection. ms. lee: i grieve with the entire newtown communities and those who lost loved ones last friday. we mourn the 26, 26 innocent lives, including those 20 children who have been lost in this unimaginable tragedy. let me also just acknowledge the quick action of the brave law enforcement and first...
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california just decided to raise taxes instead of reforming their pension system. so the states are divided into those states that don't raise taxes and are reforming government. those states that to raise taxes that don't reform government. host: the first call, joe in georgia, republican line. caller: peter, i think grover norquist is the greatest taxpayer champion in history. we love him in georgia. we totally agree with him. we think the answer is electing more people like tom price. my big question is i think a lot of john boehner, and he's been there 22 years. a lot of us in georgia feel tom price ought to be elected speaker. he would be much more aggressive and would not capitulate on taxes to obama. what do you think of tom price being speaker? grover, you are a national hero. but you are exactly right on taxes. god bless you. guest: thank you. very kind comments. all the republicans in georgia in the house of representatives have been stalwarts in opposing tax increases. neither of the republican senators have voted for a tax increase. congressman price is
california just decided to raise taxes instead of reforming their pension system. so the states are divided into those states that don't raise taxes and are reforming government. those states that to raise taxes that don't reform government. host: the first call, joe in georgia, republican line. caller: peter, i think grover norquist is the greatest taxpayer champion in history. we love him in georgia. we totally agree with him. we think the answer is electing more people like tom price. my big...
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he is in garden grove, california. what do you think about the fiscal cliff negotiations? caller: i wish to come to an easy medium. he is going to us to give everyone an incentive. why are they cut it? adjusted 500,000? that is its. -- just a 500,000. that is it. is this is for businesses or for personal assets? people making income or is it just for businesses ta and. everyone is going to have to pay some kind of taxes. you will never explain the cost cutting military. we never understood that. the president has been trying to show the republicans as being the bad guys. both sides are spending in the past. everyone wants to blame. the reserves and the bank's new they're learning about money than they should. it is good for business. now where what you pay for it at this time host: we did hear the president earlier. if you miss the can go on-line to a c-span.org and see the comment there. the numbers are up on the string. you can join us to be a twitter. bobby is on the line in indiana. you're on the republican line. caller: i have been a republican for quite a time. the u
he is in garden grove, california. what do you think about the fiscal cliff negotiations? caller: i wish to come to an easy medium. he is going to us to give everyone an incentive. why are they cut it? adjusted 500,000? that is its. -- just a 500,000. that is it. is this is for businesses or for personal assets? people making income or is it just for businesses ta and. everyone is going to have to pay some kind of taxes. you will never explain the cost cutting military. we never understood...
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the gentleman from california. mr. berman: mr. speaker, i object to the vote on the grounds that a quorum is not present and i make a point of order that a quorum is not present. the speaker pro tempore: pursuant to clause 8 of rule 20, further proceedings on this motion will be postponed. for what purpose does the gentlewoman from florida seek recognition? ms. ros-lehtinen: thank you, mr. speaker. i move that the house suspend the rules and agree to h.res. 134, as amended. the speaker pro tempore: the clerk will report the title of the resolution. the clerk: house resolution 134, resolution condemning the government of iran for its state-sponsored persecution of its baha'i minority and its continued violation of the international covenants on human rights. the speaker pro tempore: pursuant to the rule, the gentlewoman from florida, ms. ros-lehtinen, and the gentleman from new york, mr. engel, will each control 20 minutes. the chair recognizes the gentlewoman from florida. ms. ros-lehtinen: i thank the speaker, and i ask unanimous
the gentleman from california. mr. berman: mr. speaker, i object to the vote on the grounds that a quorum is not present and i make a point of order that a quorum is not present. the speaker pro tempore: pursuant to clause 8 of rule 20, further proceedings on this motion will be postponed. for what purpose does the gentlewoman from florida seek recognition? ms. ros-lehtinen: thank you, mr. speaker. i move that the house suspend the rules and agree to h.res. 134, as amended. the speaker pro...
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california gets a lot of defense dollars. levin. mccain did not like this and arethe debate is between the house republicans and the president. the senate is along for the ride. host: we showed a picture of buck mckeon, republican of california. does he have a say in the negotiations? guest: absolutely. he has been vocal about the damage sequestration could do. he wants to see the pentagon avoid it. he has a bit of a buyer's remorse. he is lamenting the fact that the pentagon was placed at the kind of risk he feels are right now. host: frank, what is your background? caller: retired national guard. what is the situation between officers and enlisted? i do get tricare and all the benefits. how will the sequestration affect me? guest: in terms of the ratio, it has been going up. a lot of people in congress are concerned that there are too many generals. the air force has been under criticism for the number of generals it has. the ratios are much higher than they use to be. as a budgets come down, those things will have a harder look.
california gets a lot of defense dollars. levin. mccain did not like this and arethe debate is between the house republicans and the president. the senate is along for the ride. host: we showed a picture of buck mckeon, republican of california. does he have a say in the negotiations? guest: absolutely. he has been vocal about the damage sequestration could do. he wants to see the pentagon avoid it. he has a bit of a buyer's remorse. he is lamenting the fact that the pentagon was placed at the...
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host: new york, california? guest: new york, california, maryland, d.c., but as the previous guest acknowledged, if you do not enact the patch, a family of four, would begin to face amt at income levels as low as $75,000. it has been described as a blue state problem because of its impact on state tax deduction. without the patch it becomes every state's problem, and additional tax and families with children. host: if you are wondering whether it would impact you, if you go to taxpolciycenter.org, they have a calculator. we will hear from joe austin, texas. republican caller. -- joe, from austin, texas. republican caller. caller: of the alternative minimum tax, we did not hear about this in the election cycle, and all we heard about was the very rich, but it seems that the alternative minimum tax would effected them and they would have to pay at a higher rate, and this is really the intention, in minimum tax on the very rich. -- a minimum tax on the very rich. the question is is this working, and why was it not
host: new york, california? guest: new york, california, maryland, d.c., but as the previous guest acknowledged, if you do not enact the patch, a family of four, would begin to face amt at income levels as low as $75,000. it has been described as a blue state problem because of its impact on state tax deduction. without the patch it becomes every state's problem, and additional tax and families with children. host: if you are wondering whether it would impact you, if you go to...
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host: next up is emily from california on the line for republicans. caller: good morning. i just want to add it to the question about george bush -- may be an answer as to how the can come together. under george bush tax cuts, we made 26% more in revenue. it brought in more money to the government. maybe what the people wanted is a republican house, and the republican house makes the laws. been a democrat senate and a democrat president, who really did not win by very much. 3 billion coats of 121 million is not much. -- 3 million votes out of 121 million is not that much. we could cut the taxes for any of the higher income people who are going to see their taxes increased. cut the taxes if they get jobs for people. maybe our economy can come back. host: we want to let our folks know about the fiscal cliff page. if you want to find out more about the issue of the fiscal cliffs 02 c- span.org/fiscalcliff. you can find out all the information you ever wanted to know about the fiscal cliff. this is the lead editorial in the financial times. back to the phones. billy is on the
host: next up is emily from california on the line for republicans. caller: good morning. i just want to add it to the question about george bush -- may be an answer as to how the can come together. under george bush tax cuts, we made 26% more in revenue. it brought in more money to the government. maybe what the people wanted is a republican house, and the republican house makes the laws. been a democrat senate and a democrat president, who really did not win by very much. 3 billion coats of...
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gotten parents why california -- they've gotten. why california and new york? is it because they are such big urban areas? guest: it is a combination of daud and also because of the world trade center bombing. it is a major terrorist target. it was targeted back in 1997 built first world trade center bombing. in california, you have a large population centers. you also have one of the largest and most important ports in the long beach area. there is another program specifically designed to enhance port security. and a lot of that money goes to that port. host:host: $98,000 was spent on an underwater robot in columbus, ohio. is it harder for urban areas outside of metropolitan areas to justify the grants and find ways to use them? are there hurdles in getting money or not? guest: generally speaking, it tends to go to the larger jurisdictions, because as you would imagine, those are the ones at the greatest risk and potential targets for terrorists. most of the money would go to places like new york, chicago, miami, los angeles, dalla
gotten parents why california -- they've gotten. why california and new york? is it because they are such big urban areas? guest: it is a combination of daud and also because of the world trade center bombing. it is a major terrorist target. it was targeted back in 1997 built first world trade center bombing. in california, you have a large population centers. you also have one of the largest and most important ports in the long beach area. there is another program specifically designed to...
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for what purpose does the gentleman from california seek recognition? mr. garamendi: address the house for one minute and revise and extend. the speaker pro tempore: without objection. the gentleman is recognized. mr. garamendi: i come to the floor to celebrate california's greatest sons, the ambassador of jazz, dave brubeck who was born in concord, california, a city i'm proud to represent. drafted to serve in world war ii. he was later touring in jim crow south insisting on mixed raced quarter at the times. jazz is the voice of freedom. with sophistication, he would become a leader in the west coast cool jazz scene putting california on the map. dave performed before presidents, premiers and popes. he was named a master and was awarded the national medal of arts. on a personal note during the 16 years i represented stockton, brubeck came there to help the university of pacific and many chart yits, i yield back. without objection, the gentleman is recognized. >> thank you, mr. speaker. yesterday, december 10, marked the 60th anniversary of international hu
for what purpose does the gentleman from california seek recognition? mr. garamendi: address the house for one minute and revise and extend. the speaker pro tempore: without objection. the gentleman is recognized. mr. garamendi: i come to the floor to celebrate california's greatest sons, the ambassador of jazz, dave brubeck who was born in concord, california, a city i'm proud to represent. drafted to serve in world war ii. he was later touring in jim crow south insisting on mixed raced...
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host: good morning in california. caller: good morning. i drew early social security, once my medicare kicked in. they want $600 a month. is obamacare going to do anything to help me with that? guest: i'm curious about figure. i first thought is that that is a high amount, especially if you're living on $771 a month. get some help with the medicaid, asked about the. that would expand medicaid to individuals making up to 138% of poverty. that is an expansion to get more people covered. i am curious about this figure. show them this is the amount of money you're making. i am concerned about that. host: to go back to the op-ed in "the washington times." is that a point of contention by anybody? guest: everything in medicare is a point of contention. people were not expected to live as long as they do. the amount of new technology and the amount of costs that it remains there and is driving up expenditures. people who agree with that would framed that way. many democrats would say this is an important safety net for people. look at the last ca
host: good morning in california. caller: good morning. i drew early social security, once my medicare kicked in. they want $600 a month. is obamacare going to do anything to help me with that? guest: i'm curious about figure. i first thought is that that is a high amount, especially if you're living on $771 a month. get some help with the medicaid, asked about the. that would expand medicaid to individuals making up to 138% of poverty. that is an expansion to get more people covered. i am...
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we have the proposition in california that past, a bond bill. there is still not enough. host: these cuts -- who has been pushing these cuts? where are they coming from? guest: washington. guest: there will be further cuts to that. we have an open and honest dialogue on this. you cannot have automatic cuts on these things. we recognize we have a huge deficit problems. this has woken up to understand that we have to look what programs and what level of funding. host: how do you keep members in engage on this? guest: you cannot. they are not listening. host: posttraumatic stress disorder. guest: you send the word out repeatedly to people. it is a stigma. we need help for these men and women. these people then get services and you will have people that will be able to work and function and take care of families. host: we are taking calls and the lines are open. air is a special line for health care professionals -- there is a special line for health care professionals. joseph, good morning. caller: good morning. i worked in new york city for about 28 years as a certified gui
we have the proposition in california that past, a bond bill. there is still not enough. host: these cuts -- who has been pushing these cuts? where are they coming from? guest: washington. guest: there will be further cuts to that. we have an open and honest dialogue on this. you cannot have automatic cuts on these things. we recognize we have a huge deficit problems. this has woken up to understand that we have to look what programs and what level of funding. host: how do you keep members in...
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rhonda, from california. caller: good morning, everybody. i am just really upset. the gop has taken over our congress, they have held it since the president was in. they have destroyed main street. they have taken our jobs. they have taken our houses. now they sit and call me irresponsible. just five minutes ago, they were calling the irresponsible. i one of the most responsible people. these folks, these lawyers, that are running our government, are running us into the ground. they are manipulating us, oppressing us, committing treason as crimes against us, yet we have no voice to do anything about it. this all has to change, and they need to quit blaming main street for what they purposely have done, and i hope we can all come together and find a way through this before all of our families are destroyed. thank you, and god bless you all. host: 84 your call. welcome to c-span. caller: thank you for taking my call. .'m 67 years old recor i get $560, in disability, i have a master's in education, but am working for minimum wage now. i am trying to find a job teachin
rhonda, from california. caller: good morning, everybody. i am just really upset. the gop has taken over our congress, they have held it since the president was in. they have destroyed main street. they have taken our jobs. they have taken our houses. now they sit and call me irresponsible. just five minutes ago, they were calling the irresponsible. i one of the most responsible people. these folks, these lawyers, that are running our government, are running us into the ground. they are...
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host: california senator dianne feinstein at yesterday's news conference near washington, d.c. we're talking about the n.r.a.'s response to the newtown shootings at sandy hook elementary school. the "new york daily news," just 0 minutes after a moment of silence for newtown victims the nut blames everyone and everything except the guns and they say he is the craziest pan on earth. the "new york post" on their front page, gun nut, n.r.a. alone in bizarre rant over new town. they write national rival association executive vice president wayne lapierre went off the deep end in the gun probe's comments. on our line for democrats kevin, you're on the "washington journal." caller: hello. i've been listening to this for a week now and i really believe everybody is missing the point. host: what's the point? caller: it's the same as -- you ever got to stop everybody from going in. every teacher and bus driver and parent has an i.d. if you're not on the visitors list you can't get in. the schools can hire are couple more combleas to monitor the hallways and outside and you have to get th
host: california senator dianne feinstein at yesterday's news conference near washington, d.c. we're talking about the n.r.a.'s response to the newtown shootings at sandy hook elementary school. the "new york daily news," just 0 minutes after a moment of silence for newtown victims the nut blames everyone and everything except the guns and they say he is the craziest pan on earth. the "new york post" on their front page, gun nut, n.r.a. alone in bizarre rant over new town....
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from the rolling hills of new england to the sunny beaches of california and beyond even the borders of this hallowed land. together today we meet to celebrate this democracy, lord, with which you have blessed us and we assemble to cast the votes that will elect the next president of these united states of america. we pray that each person casting a vote does so with a pure mind, heart, and soul seeking the very best and the highest good for the people of this great nation, economic stability, moral integrity, and the ability to lead the world as a true example of freedom and fairness. we pray for the president, that he may be strengthened daily by your grace, that he may constantly remember his calling as both a leader for and a servant of the people and that we, the citizens of these united states, those who have elected him might be his ever constant source of encouragement as he seeks to fulfill his duties and obligations. and finally, lord, we ask you to inspire all those who have been entrusted to elected office, that they may search deep within their hearts and find the way to
from the rolling hills of new england to the sunny beaches of california and beyond even the borders of this hallowed land. together today we meet to celebrate this democracy, lord, with which you have blessed us and we assemble to cast the votes that will elect the next president of these united states of america. we pray that each person casting a vote does so with a pure mind, heart, and soul seeking the very best and the highest good for the people of this great nation, economic stability,...
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people in california may not buy a book on robert byrd, but they may buy a book on presidents. that is the reason i was so happy when senator howard baker -- his endorsements -- there is written on the back, i hope this book is a must read about robert byrd and the american presidency. baker caught what i was trying to convey. i was trying to make byrd appealed to the people outside of west virginia. another objective is important insights into each presidential administration. the eisenhower chapter. historians portray the happy days and everybody liked ike. the country enjoyed eight years of what president nixon called republican prosperity. when you read my chapter, you read when robert byrd is trying to help west virginia. which was suffering terribly this time. west virginia had extreme poverty. miners were out of work and byrd was trying to help the state. eisenhower kept vetoing. since the farewell address, there has been talk about the industrial complex. the new left tried to portray eisenhower as an anti- establishment liberal. it took me eight years to realize there
people in california may not buy a book on robert byrd, but they may buy a book on presidents. that is the reason i was so happy when senator howard baker -- his endorsements -- there is written on the back, i hope this book is a must read about robert byrd and the american presidency. baker caught what i was trying to convey. i was trying to make byrd appealed to the people outside of west virginia. another objective is important insights into each presidential administration. the eisenhower...
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and i were so honored to be invited to both president ford's funeral and tomy betty ford's funeral in california. to some extent, we are just a big family. >> either of your reached out to the obama girls or could you speculate what it is like at their age to be first children? >> well, the answer is no, because i am not been asked. but the second thing i would say is i think there are goods and bads. one, they do not have to worry about dating. >> yet. >> yeah, but even so, they're still pretty young. susan was in her prime. >> i was. [laughter] >> i was also -- late bloomer, but i was still in there. so, to some extent, i think some of the young men that i would need would want to go out with the secret service and have nothing to do with me. but the negative part is you would go out with somebody and the next day there would be something in the paper, and the poor fellow just wanted to the movies. you know, he was not proposing. and i am sure it probably hurt him with the other girls he was running around with. but we had the advantage of age and hopefully some judgment. now, the other side f
and i were so honored to be invited to both president ford's funeral and tomy betty ford's funeral in california. to some extent, we are just a big family. >> either of your reached out to the obama girls or could you speculate what it is like at their age to be first children? >> well, the answer is no, because i am not been asked. but the second thing i would say is i think there are goods and bads. one, they do not have to worry about dating. >> yet. >> yeah, but even...
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sharon from california. caller: in 2013, there is a movement coming to washington, d.c., about systemic corruption in our judicial system. a gentleman is with wallace america -- lawless america. he has been documented people from family court to civil cases where politics are taking precedence over the law. perjury is rampant. there is a movement coming. we want to see the constitution restored and i hope that is a subject c-span will take interest in. host: thank you for mentioning it to us. lowry is a republican -- larry. caller: i agree with the woman about the constitution. i feel we should go over the fiscal cliff. congress and the senate should go back to the last legally passed budget and whatever money was appropriated, that is what we should appropriate for spending. if i didn't do my job for four years, i would have been fired. why are they able to keep getting paid? there should be something in the law that would say their benefits would stop. they should have their own pension fund. if their pens
sharon from california. caller: in 2013, there is a movement coming to washington, d.c., about systemic corruption in our judicial system. a gentleman is with wallace america -- lawless america. he has been documented people from family court to civil cases where politics are taking precedence over the law. perjury is rampant. there is a movement coming. we want to see the constitution restored and i hope that is a subject c-span will take interest in. host: thank you for mentioning it to us....
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i have a retirement, have a very nice pension from the state of california when i was a state police offiercer. we're not putting enough emphasis on what has happened in the last 10 years, seventrillion dollars. what would you do? how long do you think it should take to get out of this mess that the corporate thieves have taken from us? guest: i think that we suffered a tremendous recession, and there has been an enormous loss of wealth. the question is, how do we create more wealth? how do we create more prosperity? if we can create more wealth within the country and our prosperity generally, we can spread that and try to get people back to where they were before. i do not think government does anything to create more wealth and prosperity. an economist said 150 years ago, everyone sees what the government does. the government gives a bunch of money out in programs. everyone sees that and cheers. what they do not see that in order to get that money, the government had to take that money away from other people who do not hire workers now. that is the unseen cost of these government p
i have a retirement, have a very nice pension from the state of california when i was a state police offiercer. we're not putting enough emphasis on what has happened in the last 10 years, seventrillion dollars. what would you do? how long do you think it should take to get out of this mess that the corporate thieves have taken from us? guest: i think that we suffered a tremendous recession, and there has been an enormous loss of wealth. the question is, how do we create more wealth? how do we...
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i saw ronald reagan close all the hospitals in california. and the mental institutions. there is just not enough done for the mentally ill for us to determine what course of action to take. it is very sad. host: would you do to improve this situation? more government funding for facilities? more outpatient help? caller tell all of the above. it is so important, there are so many people whose lives are fragmented by mental illness. it is a very sad situation, having worked in the field for many, many years. it should be obvious, to be kinder to people, for one thing. to be able to identify people who are at risk of becoming ill. host: do you see resources for families? is there a good place to go to get help? caller: certainly to their physicians, but oftentimes that is not enough. people cannot -- people can be almost frightened by the prospect of anyone in their family or in society being truly l and frustrated. host: this piece chronicles the shootings that happened in 2012, lead to -- leaving at least 88 dead. the tragedy in connecticut is described as indescribable.
i saw ronald reagan close all the hospitals in california. and the mental institutions. there is just not enough done for the mentally ill for us to determine what course of action to take. it is very sad. host: would you do to improve this situation? more government funding for facilities? more outpatient help? caller tell all of the above. it is so important, there are so many people whose lives are fragmented by mental illness. it is a very sad situation, having worked in the field for many,...
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host: john from redding, california. caller: eric public issues you might want to consider, and speak to this morning. -- there are a few issues you might want to consider and speak to this morning. we have to -- somewhere out there, corporate enterprise that established this price, that is the way it has to be because that is the way it is -- the people of the united states can decide what their price is going to be. it does not have to depend on some nebulous somebody, somewhere out there. host: mr. verrastro? guest: i am not sure it is a nebulous, unseen hand. in the oil market use globally, 90 million barrels a day. the total u.s. consumption is about 18 or 19. we're a significant part of the market. up until now, we have looked to imports to meet our consumption needs. we use -- 2005, we were 60% dependent. eia forecast shows that we will have more control from an energy security standpoint. but even countries like norway that our exporters, when something happens in nigeria or the middle east, their price goes up.
host: john from redding, california. caller: eric public issues you might want to consider, and speak to this morning. -- there are a few issues you might want to consider and speak to this morning. we have to -- somewhere out there, corporate enterprise that established this price, that is the way it has to be because that is the way it is -- the people of the united states can decide what their price is going to be. it does not have to depend on some nebulous somebody, somewhere out there....
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california voters approved a ballot measure to approve gay marriage. the cases now before the nation's highest court. the second case involves the 1996 defense of marriage act that the eyes of federal benefits to legally married gay couples. the associated press says they're likely to hear these cases in march and a decision is expected in june. tonight at 7:00, but remarks from virginia senator mark warner that would allow -- on legislation that would allow immigration. live coverage gets underway at 7:00 p.m. eastern here on c- span. >> the supreme court will look at what was passed in 2008 by a majority 6-3 and they will say that its precedents. >> this is where we talk about facts. this is the same being decided in indiana. it was constitutional for them to establish identification. they did not say they work -- >> , correct, they talked about indiana. that refinish. you are misrepresenting. >> sold bonds. all gone. >> it was the lot on the land. >> when i hear these accusations about voter i.d. laws disproportionately affecting minorities, it appl
california voters approved a ballot measure to approve gay marriage. the cases now before the nation's highest court. the second case involves the 1996 defense of marriage act that the eyes of federal benefits to legally married gay couples. the associated press says they're likely to hear these cases in march and a decision is expected in june. tonight at 7:00, but remarks from virginia senator mark warner that would allow -- on legislation that would allow immigration. live coverage gets...
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host: that is from monterey, california. this is donna on twitter. thank you for holding on. this is jerry from georgia. caller: i picked mitt romney and then paul. paul predicted all this for years. romney about the smartest man that was willing to do the job to fix all of this. yelling at boehner for not getting the bill put through the other night. you have to remember nancy pelosi and the democrats that voted no voted to go over the fiscal cliff. they have been trying to kill all the bush tax cuts. even mr. obama since 2005 when he was running as a senator. i don't know what your thoughts are about that. i would like to hear about the democrats voted to push us off the fiscal cliff. host: how you pick political heroes? caller: this is a republic and want to see going back to what it was. people are getting knocked off of unemployment in states because their rates went down. we go off this cliff, anybody on extended unemployment will not get a check in january. host: this is gary who chooses ben bernanke. beverly is next from vermont. caller: hello/ ? my choice is the teac
host: that is from monterey, california. this is donna on twitter. thank you for holding on. this is jerry from georgia. caller: i picked mitt romney and then paul. paul predicted all this for years. romney about the smartest man that was willing to do the job to fix all of this. yelling at boehner for not getting the bill put through the other night. you have to remember nancy pelosi and the democrats that voted no voted to go over the fiscal cliff. they have been trying to kill all the bush...